IGN

• XBOX
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Tao Feng will make you scream and curse at times, but it's a great fighter. As much as the Quest Mode drove me nuts, I didn't want to stop playing it. The blocking and the camera issues are the only real problems with the game. I can deal with the framerate drops, but man, don't screw me over with the camera. And the blocking, oy... But the game is gorgeous, the Quest Mode voice overs are surprising and the story is deep, and it's fun. The grabs are devastating, the Chi attacks look cool, and the strategy involved in compelling. Definitely worth your $50.

• NGC
• PS2
• XBOX
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

As stated earlier, Slugfest will always be a better two-player experience. The single player still does not have the depth of AI to contend with some of the more sim-style titles on the market. The addition of Create-a-Team is a noble idea, but it would have needed better implementation to be a real draw. That's not to say there isn't a place for this game in your library. It's hollerin' fun if you have a group of people gathered, and can be cool solo if you stick to the Challenge Mode. If you thought about buying last year's version and held off, this one offers a lot more in terms of gameplay features. The addition of Special Pitches is especially nice, and will definitely elicit a "Damn!" the first time you see one whiz past. The Home Run Derby is also a good addition, as it extends playability and lends added challenge to the overall experience. If you already own Slugfest 20-03, rent 20-04 and see if the changes warrant a new purchase.

• NGC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• XBOX
• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Like any rookie phenom, no matter how good they play, they're still prone to making rookie mistakes. The great thing about MVP is, even with those mistakes, it's still one of the best baseball titles to hit the market and finishes a strong second to World Series. MVP's pitcher/batter interface alone makes for thrilling head-to-head play as wannabe hurlers finally need skill to throw strikes, while the Franchise mode will have you simulating games for nights-on-end as you try to find the right combination of players and salaries to bring a title to your hometown The game might not feature the depth of its competitors, and like I said, MVP's not without its faults, but in terms of pickup-and-play ease and excitement and two-player competition, it still proves to be one of your Most Valuable Purchases this season. Yogi Berra once said, "If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." Let's just hope MVP's world is a little more perfect next time around.

• XBOX
• 9.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Blue Shift has outdone themselves. At first glance, some may think this is just a rehash of last year. But play WSB 2K3. Play it a lot. And you'll begin to see that subtle gameplay changes make this a better game then last year. If you're wondering why the score is just a notch about the one given in 2002, it's for one simple reason. World Series Baseball is an improvement over last season, but there are too many things Blue Shift didn't fix. No balls bouncing in the infield? Come on now, that's gotta be there. World Series Baseball 2K3 is the best console baseball game I've ever played. If you love baseball, there is no other choice. Buy WSB 2K3 and if you have some extra cash, think about one of the other ballgames as a backup -- something to play once in a while for giggles. But set yourself aside a serious amount of time, because WSB 2K3 will take over your life for a good long while. I only hope next year I can say the same thing about World Series Baseball 2K4.

• NGC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis

One of my favorite racing games of all time has both impressed and disappointed me. On the one hand, the physics, sense of speed, handling and graphics are dazzling, top-notch effects that rocket this game to the top of the heap, in those regards. On the other hand, the sheer lack of game modes is disturbing. Couple that with the fact that you can only play through the Championship mode in the Ford Focus, and that you cannot modify your vehicle in the stages mode, and you've got a quizzically lopsided, partially finished title on your hands. Perhaps you can open something special later on in the game, but I haven't found it. So, Colin McRae Rally 3 is an outstanding achievement, and any rally fan should, without hesitation, play this game, either through direct purchase or by rental. Suit yourself. Just know that you're likely to feel a twinge of disappointment soon after you get over the visceral delights that it so readily offers.

• NGC
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Post Mortem is another game in a series of games that had potential but falls short for one reason or another. It is one of the best I've played in the last year, though. The genre benefits from this title. Pretty decent graphics and sound only serve to make the intriguing tale of murder and deception believable. The dialogues are interesting and add a lot of the game. You can explore and play the game however you like and there are many ways to pursue the investigation. While its lacking on puzzles and this will leave you with a feeling of dissatisfaction, it is nonetheless a worthwhile adventure game that will hold us over while we wait for THE adventure game. If we wait for it, it will come, right? Right??

• XBOX
• 6.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

If you're a 2D fighting fan, it doesn't get much better than this. There's a ton of characters, balanced gameplay, and most importantly, online fighting. Yes, the graphics are extremely dated; yes, this is pretty much the same game we've been playing for years now; and yes, Mai should be a character in DOA Volleyball, but Capcom VS SNK 2 EO is a shining example of gameplay over graphics if there ever was one. Not including Guilty Gear X2 on PS2, there is no other 2D fighting game that even comes close to dishing out the kind of fun that this game does. The significance of online play in Capcom VS SNK 2 EO cannot be underestimated. Without it, the game loses the only feature that really sets it apart from the other console versions, as well as other fighting games in general. Ask any gamer that plays 2D fighting games and they'll tell you that online play is something that could not have come soon enough. Fighting games thrive off human competition, and the ability to play against people around the world from the comforts of your bedroom is a marked achievement. Well done.

• XBOX
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Rally Fusion is great looking, average-playing racing game. The floaty feel of your car, along with the wacky physics keep the game from being any deeper than a petri dish, but it can enjoyed in brief spurts. This is one game where I would really recommend a rental first. Some people will really like the over-the-top physics, while others won't. With so many great racing games on Xbox, Rally Fusion has a tough time keeping up with the competition. If you want a great rally racing game, your first choice should be RalliSport Challenge. If you want to try something new and a little more pickup-and-play, give Rally Fusion a try. You might like it.

• PC
• 9.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

While it isn't the best RTS I've played, Impossible Creatrures is a good, fun, and very creative game. If you're looking for a new twist on an old genre, this may be what you need to boost your interest again. Hell, if you're new to the genre altogether, this is a pretty interesting way to start. The creature creation process is close to enough to recommend this by itself, but put together with a fun single player mode and interesting Magic the Gathering style army building multiplayer strategy, it's a kooky ride that most gaming fans will enjoy. Add that up with the promise of many mods due to Relic's mod developer network and open engine, this could grow bigger than it is now. It's barely shy of missing total approval, but for sheer style and creativity alone, I recommend that you at least give this one a look before you head out to the store next time.

• NGC
• PS2
• PC
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Drome Racers captures the essence of the LEGO racing world pretty well. The cars look great, as do the environments. Almost everything about it stylistically matches up to the license. The game's graphics engine is pretty solid and everything moves at a pretty quick pace. Add in the weapons and you've got quite an action-oriented racer. The game's major downside is that it doesn't control as well as it should. The off-road cars control reasonably enough, if not in an entirely realistic manner. On the other hand, the paved road cars don't handle as well as they should. They're a little too unforgiving in their steering, so driving them requires care to make sure you don't slide at all, as opposed to trying to slide and drive aggressively and then trying to regain control of the car. The end result is that they're just not as fun to drive as they could and should be.

• XBOX
• 2 / 10
• États-Unis

Super Bubble Pop is not the poor man's puzzle game; it's the "Not only am I broke, I'm in major debt" man's puzzle game. This game is not worth the price of purchase, and if you get if for free, sell it. If you're really hurting for a puzzler on Xbox, play Tetris. Otherwise, wait for something, anything else (hopefully a Puyo Puyo-based game, or an online Chu Chu Rocket). A complete bust.